A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6405294 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 43371104 epoch_slot_no: 430304 block_no: 6405117 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 34800 time: 2021-10-22 21:16:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4adbc3bdab3f8c2e74ef9d2d3d173b6de53a0b9bc3f37867636cf4761fd34f2Block Operator
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